MD Helicopters MH-6 Little Bird from China
The MD Helicopters MH-6 Little Bird is a light military helicopter for special forces insertion and extraction, unladen weight under 2,000 kg. HTS 8802.20.0130 covers it as new military other aircraft, manned and excluding spacecraft or UAVs in 8806. Compact design enables covert operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify no unmanned capability to stay in 8802; use ACE for electronic filing with military HTS
• Watch for reclassification if sold commercially post-import